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Join us for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.

Hosted by QUT this one day international event focuses on the opportunities for enhanced economic, community and property development of Australia’s suburban centres and landscape.

An international keynote address “Infinite Suburbia” by Dr Alan Berger (reflecting the title of a new global study into the suburban condition by Dr Berger and Joel Kotkin from Chapman University, California) will lead into a high powered plenary panel discussion, followed by three further moderated sessions highlighting:

A sustainable future for suburbia

The future of employment in suburbia

Planning the future of suburbia

Joining Alan Berger to debate the issues are civic leaders and experts in the development, urban planning, design and research disciplines.

This once only event will appeal to developers, urban planners, architects, economic and community development officials, infrastructure providers, government agencies, sustainability experts, and all professionals with an interest in the wider opportunities of urban development. International perspectives from global thought leaders will mix with local issues and point to practical solutions.

Keynote Speaker- Dr Alan Berger, MIT

Confirmed panellists and moderators

Event Sponsors

Secure your early bird ticket now. Places are limited.

Sponsor or panellist opportunities please enquire with:

Annie Macnaughton, BDA Executive Director, annie@bda.org.au

Ross Elliott, Suburban Alliance Director, Ross.Elliott@app.com.au

About The Suburban Alliance

The Suburban Alliance is a not for profit collaboration of people and businesses who believe that opportunities for greater suburban quality of life, business opportunity and economic expansion could get more attention and support than they currently do. We are not a lobby group but instead intend to promote leading ideas, world class thinking, and local issues.

Our Mission: To promote a better understanding of the important role of the suburban economy in the life of our cities, through shared insights, information and analysis.

Our Vision: Progressive cities where quality social and economic infrastructure is equitably distributed across both suburban and inner urban locations.

Our Goal: Equitable quality of life for suburban residents by facilitating greater employment, leisure and retail choices closer to where people live.